The Virgin Nativity Cathedral
Section of Central Lengthwise Nave. South View

Forefathers Gad and Dan

Dionisy's frescoes. Forefathers Gad and Dan

Gad
(left)
The seventh son of the Biblical patriarch Jacob by Zilpah, Leah’s maid, brother of Asher (Genesis 30:9-11); founder of one of the 12 tribes of Israel, distinct for their belligerence.

Dan
The fifth son of the Biblical patriarch Jacob by Bilhah, Rachel’s maid, brother of Naphtali (Genesis 30:1-6).